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New Formaldehyde Requirements For Laminators Hardwood plywood has been regulated to control formaldehyde for several years. Beginning on March 22, 2024, laminators will become subject to the panel producer provisions. Capital Testing and KCMA have provided helpful guidance that emphasizes the need to get started early to meet requirements. Laminators who need certification or want more information can contact Josh Hosen …

U.S. Imports Of Engineered Wood Flooring Up By 25% U.S. imports of engineered wood flooring increased by nearly 25% in value and 22% in volume from January–August vs. last year. Now, the largest sources of imports are Vietnam and Cambodia, which have overtaken China. Vietnam, Cambodia, and China comprise 26%, 22%, and 21% of imports by volume, respectively. Imports from …

U.S. Imports Of Hardwood Plywood Soar By 48% U.S. imports of hardwood plywood continue to grow dramatically, increasing by 48% in value and 21% in volume. Indonesia is the largest source, with imports up a staggering 74% in value and nearly 27% in volume. Vietnam is the second largest source, with increases of about 63% in value and volume. Despite …

U.S. Cabinet Manufacturers Leave KCMA Over Circumvention Case Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association announced that American Woodmark, MasterBrand Cabinets, and Cabinetworks Group—three of the largest cabinet manufacturers in the U.S.—have left the association after KCMA’s board of directors rejected their ultimatum to drop its litigation against Vietnam and Malaysia for circumvention of antidumping and countervailing duties. This litigation began in April, …

Amazon Recognizes LEVEL Certification For Furniture BIFMA’s LEVEL certification has been officially recognized by the Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly Program as a sustainable label for furniture products. Manufacturers with LEVEL-certified furniture can now promote this on Amazon.

Value Of U.S. Imports Of Russian Hardwood Plywood Jumps 68% The value of U.S. imports of Russian plywood jumped 68% to $214 million through July. These increases in the value of Russian imports occurred despite an 11% decrease in volume. Imports of Russian hardwood plywood have slowed considerably since April when tariffs of 50% were imposed.

U.S. Imports Of Hardwood Plywood Climb 61% U.S. imports of hardwood plywood increased 61% in value and 28% in volume through July. Volume from Indonesia, the top source of U.S. imports, rose by more than 39%, while imports from Vietnam, the second highest source, soared by 65%. Russia remains the third highest source. China, assessed with high antidumping duties, dropped to …

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is requesting comments for their four-year review of the Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports—including the 25% tariffs on hardwood plywood and engineered wood flooring. Coalitions representing some of DHA’s members will be commenting in support of extending these tariffs to address unfair trade practices by China.